Manager, Planning

Curtiss Wright Corporation

Aston, PA, USA
Base: $145,000 to $160,000; bonus/equity: profit s...
Fully onsite
Master production schedule (mps) ownership
Erp/mrp system discipline and parameters
50% floor time for production smoothing
The Manager, Planning at Curtiss Wright Corporation is responsible for leading production planning functions to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity and inventory objectives. This fully on-site role requires experience in production planning and team leadership within a manufacturing environment

Job Summary

  • The Manager, Planning is responsible for leading the production planning function to ensure alignment between customer demand, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives.
  • This position requires spending 50% or more of the time on the floor smoothening out production plans, optimizing inventory allocations, and ensuring sustainability to the production plan adherence.
  • Curtiss-Wright offers competitive pay ranging from $145,000 to $160,000 along with comprehensive benefits including 401K with employer match, profit sharing, and health and wellness benefits.

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The Manager, Planning at Curtiss Wright Corporation is responsible for leading production planning functions to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity and inventory objectives. This fully on-site role requires experience in production planning and team leadership within a manufacturing environment.

Salary

Base: $145,000 to $160,000; Bonus/Equity: Profit Sharing included; Benefits: 401K with Employer Match, Health and Wellness, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master Production Schedule (MPS) ownership
  • ERP/MRP system discipline and parameters
  • 50% floor time for production smoothing
  • Capacity planning and work center loads
  • Make-to-Order and Built-to-Stock environments

Nice-to-have

  • Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong analytical skills for complex data trade-offs
  • Experience with ECOs and Rework management
  • Ability to influence without direct authority
  • Cross-functional leadership in S&OP meetings

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
  • 7-10+ years of progressive experience in production planning
  • 3-5+ years' experience leading planning teams
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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